US Bridges

Shade RD (cr 196) over I-77

Good

Summit County, Ohio · 3.18 MI S of SR 176 · Structure no. 7704321

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,619
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shade RD (cr 196) over I-77 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shade RD (cr 196) over I-77 in Summit County, Ohio. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,619 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,766 by 2038. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShade RD (cr 196)
CrossesI-77
Location3.18 MI S of SR 176
RouteCounty Highway C0196
StateOhio
Coordinates41.17557, -81.62561
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,619 (2018)
Projected traffic81,766 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shade RD (cr 196) over I-77 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Shade RD (cr 196) over I-77 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Shade RD (cr 196) over I-77 carry?

About 1,619 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shade RD (cr 196) over I-77?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shade RD (cr 196) over I-77?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.